Brilliant But Scary

I haven’t updated in awhile but I’ve been sating my need for dolly things but making a few purchases here and there for Sushi (MNF Shushu) and Hyacinth (BBB Mei).  I got this adorable crocheted hat from toothru on eBay.  I have no idea who’s going to claim it but I LOVE it <3

Lavender crocheted hat from Cupcake Guppy Kisses.

Leekeworld also had a fabulous one-day sale a little while back so Katu and I had some fun ordering goodies.  I got an amazing adorable wig and some cute as hell Victorian-styled boots.  The wig is for one of Sushi’s many moods and the boots will be shared amongst what I expect will become my MSD-sized army.  I already have plans for a second BBB Mei, sister to Hyacinth, named Snowdrop, who will live in Victorian clothing.  I figure she’ll probably claim the boots eventually, but until then Sushi and Hyacinth can fight over them.  Not that, y’know, I have either Sushi or Hyacinth yet either ><

Leeke Victorian boots, click for HUAG.

Leeke wig, click for a monstrous view.

So I was certain that I wanted to purchase Sushi first.  I still do honestly.  But she and Sashimi plus all the accessories I want from Fairyland will end up costing around $1000 to order.  That’s a pretty hefty order.  Well worth it to me, of course, but I’m going to end up having to save for awhile as who knows when I’m going to get the large infusion of money I am expecting.  I’ve been owed it for over five years now and I still maintain some ridiculous sense of optimism about receiving it “soon”.  I’m getting super antsy about having a dolly to play with and love though, so I am considering ordering another doll from my wishlist, a Bobobie Mei.  They’re quite popular for their reasonable price and the fact that they come in multiple fantasy resin colors and HAVE ELF EARS SQUEEEEEE!

BBB Mei with factory faceup.

I am not at all moved (nope, not at all!) by the fact that my darling Katu is getting hers soon.  Like, really soon.  As in, it’s being shipped.  Their customer service was exemplary, when Katu called to add a sleeping head/faceup to her order, they were able to do that without a problem and without slowing production at all.  Her doll was ready quite quickly.  I’m looking forward to seeing her receive her Mei.  I feel very confident ordering from them and it should take little time to save up for a Mei.  Plus Sushi and Hyacinth (see, I’ve already named her) are both 43cm dolls and can share clothes and wigs.

I’ve been poking around every corner of the DoA forums looking for pics of Meis so I can see how people have customized them and because of the variety of resin colors, they can get some really great characters.

Mei Example (courtesy of Inamourada Flux at DoA).

I snagged this pic of a blue-skinned Mei from the Database thread at DoA.  She’s a Dunmer (dark elf) character that I just love.  I enjoy character dolls but rarely have full-blown characters ready to go.  Sushi is revealing herself to me slowly.  In this case, though, I had one before I even realized it.  Hyacinth pounded into my brain the SECOND I considered a Mei and will be a pink resin fae with an attitude problem.  Think Tinkerbell with a bad vocabulary but without the homicidal tendencies.  Ayup.  I’d actually like to get a group of 3 Mei to make into little fae.  Ok, mostly because I want to get the other resin colors.  So sue me.  They’re inexpensive enough that I can get multiples.  Plus how much fun will it be styling fae?  SERIOUSLY?

As requested, here is a picture of the infamous FEESH CHAIR.  Bear in mind that I have a shitty point and shoot 3.2 MP camera that WILL be replaced soon.  As in, before I start photographing my dolls.  You get the idea though!  Thanks pris84 at DoA for selling me this adorable chair 8D

Fishie chair!

Now, I realize I haven’t even ordered her yet but I figure there’s no time like the present to start gathering clothes, hair, and accessories for Sushi, the MNF Shushu I will be ordering soon.  Quite honestly, I am going insane with impatience to buy her NOW and the only thing keeping me from clawing the walls is buying her pretty little trinkets.  So far I’m scouting eBay and DoA’s Marketplace for bargains.  I got three pairs of beautifully made stockings from swan20 on eBay for $0.98 each.  No I am not joking.

I refer to these as her "watercolor" stockings. I think they're lovely.

I also got carried away and bought her some grunged-up brass colored buckled boots that I love.  They’ll go with everything from steampunk to grunge to shabby chic.  I found these on eBay too.

Mmm, buckles.

Arriving soon from Canada, eh? is a nifty-awesome fish-themed chair from a seller at DoA!  I can’t wait 8D

Welcome to what will eventually become the home for all my BJD-related stuffeths!  Photoshoots, pointless blathering, eventually customizing and modding.